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LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
FAQ
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RSO/FAQ2021/VER1.0FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ADMISSION 2021
What are the documents needed to apply to PB?
APPLYING TO
Before starting your online application to PB, please
POLITEKNIK BRUNEI ensure you have the following documents in digital
copy form:
• Passport size photo
(PB) • Identity Card or Passport
• ‘O’ Level Certificate
• ‘A’ Level Certificate (if applicable)
How and where do I apply? • Diploma/National Diploma/HNTec
Certificate & Transcript (if applicable)
Interested applicants with valid Brunei Identity Card • English language proficiency certificate
MUST be registered to HECAS at (IELTS/TOEFL) (if applicable)
www.hecas.moe.gov.bn AND must submit their
application online via Politeknik Brunei Admission When is the admission to PB?
System (PBAS) accessible on this page
http://bit.ly/PBadmission Admission process usually starts in February as soon
as ‘O’ level results have been released and the new
For those without valid Brunei Identity Card, intake will commence in July.
international applicants and applying under Brunei
Government In-Service Shceme (LDP) MUST send in When will I know if I have been accepted into the
their application online via Politeknik Brunei programme(s)?
Admission System (PBAS) accessible on this page
http://bit.ly/PBadmission Announcement of successful applicants will normally
be made via HECAS and PB website. Successful
When will PB start receiving applications? applicants will be contacted directly via email stated
in their application.
PB Online Admission will start accepting applicants
online on 08 February 2021. Result of application would be announced in June
before the academic semester starts in July.
When is the submission deadline to apply to PB?
Deadline for submission of applications to PB is on the If my application is unsuccessful, can I reapply?
01 March 2021, before 10.00am.
Yes, it is possible for students to reapply in the
When will HECAS start receiving applications? following year.
First round of HECAS application will open on 08
February 2021, after 8.30am. Will I be interviewed for admission into the
programme(s)?
When is the HECAS application deadline?
Each programme has specific requirements that must
Deadline for submission of applications to HECAS is on be met. Where applicable, some programmes may
the 28 February 2021, after 10.00am. invite applicants that meet the minimum entry
requirements for an interview session or to sit for
Can I apply to more than one programme? entrance test(s).
Yes, you may apply for a maximum of two (2)
programmes per institutions.
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Government Scholarship and will automatically be
ELIGIBILITY enrolled as fee-paying students at PB.
What qualifications are accepted? I am retaking my GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa Melayu in
June, can I still be enrolled while waiting for my
Acceptable qualifications include GCE ‘O’ Level results?
Qualification or its equivalent, TVET Qualification or
its equivalent and mature applicants with work Yes. You will be enrolled as a fee-paying student until
experiences and those eligible for Brunei Government you have obtained a credit C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa
In-service Scheme. Please refer to PB Entry Melayu.
Requirements available online at Can I use my non-English medium GCE/IGCSE ‘O’
http://bit.ly/PBadmission Level subjects to meet the entry requirements?
What are the minimum requirements? No. Each programmes offered requires applicants to
have a minimum credit C6 in various combination of
Applicants must satisfy the minimum entry subjects excluding non-English medium subjects.
requirements, programme specific requiremenst and
to pass a written test/interview conducted by PB, I only did IGCSE ‘O’ Level (Core) and no GCE ‘O’
where applicable. Level, can I still be considered?
Please refer to http://bit.ly/PBadmission for more Yes, as long as you obtained grade B in English and
information. grade C in four (4) subjects including Mathematics &
three (3) other relevant English medium subjects
Do I need to have a credit C6 in GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level and. The total points from these five (5) subjects is
English to be considered? between 5 to 26 points.
Yes. A credit C6 in GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English is one What are the minimum accepted English
of the minimum entry requirements to apply to any
qualification grade?
programme offered by PB. However, a B4 is required
for IGCSE English as a Second Language.
Minimum Grade
English Qualification
Accepted
PB accepts the equivalent qualification such as IELTS
GCE ‘O’ Level English C6*
with a grade point of 6.0 as an alternative to the
IGCSE ‘O’ Level (Core) B
GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English. Please note that when
using IELTS qualification, only a minimum grade point IGCSE ‘O’ Level (Extended) B
of 6.5 will be accepted for consideration in applying IGCSE ‘O’ Level English as a
B
for the Brunei Government Scholarship. Second Language
IELTS 6.0**
I am retaking my GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English in June, *Depending on the programme applied to, some
can I still be enrolled while waiting for my results? programmes have a minimum accepted grade of B4.
No. All applicants must already possess the minimum ** Please note that when using IELTS qualification,
qualifications required in order to be considered and only a minimum grade point of 6.5 will be accepted
enrolled to PB.
for consideration in applying for the Brunei
Do I need to have a credit C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Bahasa Government Scholarship.
Melayu to be considered?
No. You may still be accepted and enrolled without
this. However, without a credit in GCE ‘O’ Level,
applicants will not be eligible for the Brunei
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I do not have a credit C6 in IGCSE ‘O’ Level We strongly advise students to check with their
Mathematics can I still be considered? previous colleges regarding the calculation of CGPA.
Please take note that such calculations may differ
Unfortunately, no. A credit C6 in GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level
from one college to another due to differences in
Mathematics is one of the minimum entry
requirements to apply to any programmes offered by weightage and credit schemes of the respective
PB. programmes and colleges.
I have just completed BGCE ‘A’ Level. Can I apply to I am in my final year of TVET study and currently
PB using my ‘A’ Level results? doing attachment, can I apply to further my study
at Politeknik Brunei?
Having a BGCE ‘A’ Level can be an added advantage
to increase your chances of being accepted to PB You must complete your study with evidence of
provided that your GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level result meet academic results and completion being presented at
the minimum entry requirements. the time of application. Predicted result will not be
considered.
What is the minimum GPA in order to be eligible for
application for Politeknik Brunei (PB) Diploma Level If my academic results are slightly below the
5 programmes? required points, will I still be considered for
admission?
The minimum GPA to be eligible for our Diploma
Programmes are as follows: No, all applicants must meet the minimum entry
requirements.
GPA ≥ 2.0 [Based on a 3 points system] for National
Diploma (ND) (Level 4 in BDNQF).
GPA ≥ 2.7 [Based on a 4 points system] for Diploma I have a National Diploma (ND) qualification. Can I
(Level 4 in BDNQF) in related field. be considered as a direct-entry Year 2 student?
GPA ≥ 2.7 [Based on 4 points systems] for HNTec There is no direct-entry into the second year in
(Level 4 in BDNQF) in related field. Politeknik Brunei.
Are there any specific entry requirements for each of Can IBTE graduates apply to Politeknik Brunei using
the Diploma programmes? their GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level results?
Yes. Every diploma programme may set varying Yes.
requirements depending on the nature of the
programme. For instance, Diploma in Health Sciences Can non-Bruneians apply to PB?
programmes require applicants to pass medical
fitness examinations and must be certified fit to join Yes. Interested applicants may send in their
the programme. Some programmes under the School applications online via Politeknik Brunei Admission
of Science and Engineering require applicants to System (PBAS) accessible on this page
undergo a colour blindness test. http://bit.ly/PBadmission However, non-Bruneians
will not be eligible to apply for the Brunei Government
Please refer to each programme for its specific entry Scholarship and will only be enrolled as fee paying
requirements. students.
I am a TVET graduate and interested in applying Is there an age limit for admission to PB?
courses at Politeknik Brunei but I am not sure of my
CGPA, how do I go about this? No. However applicants who are more than 25 years
old on 1 September 2021 may not be eligible for the
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Brunei Government Scholarship and will be enrolled What are my chances of furthering my study after
as a fee-paying student. completing my Level 5 Diploma at Politeknik
Brunei?
OUR PROGRAMMES Our Level 5 Diploma programme is equivalent to a
Higher National Diploma as endorsed by the Brunei
What level of Diploma does PB offer? Darussalam National Accreditation Council (BDNAC),
Ministry of Education. Upon successful completion,
All of the Diploma programmes that PB offers are at the next level of study is a Bachelor’s Degree for those
Level 5 according to the Brunei Darussalam National not immediately seeking for employment.
Qualification Framework (BDNQF) which is equivalent
to Higher National Diploma.
FACILITIES
What is the duration of a Diploma Programme at PB?
Will accommodation be provided for those living
3 years. outside of the Brunei-Muara District?
What are the programmes available at PB? Accommodation may be available for rent at The
Core, UBD. However, room availability is limited and
PB offers a total of 21 programmes from four (4) candidates will need to apply via the PB Student
schools: School of Business, School of Health Sciences,
Affairs Department, PB.
School of Information Communication Technology
and School of Science and Engineering.
Is there any accommodation or transportation
The list of programmes offered can be obtained from
provided for students who will be studying at the
our website.
School of Science and Engineering, Lumut Campus?
What is the language of instruction used in
Currently there is no accommodation provided.
Politeknik Brunei?
However, a private bus service is available at a
All modules are in English medium except for chargeable monthly fee decided by the selected bus
Pengajian Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) and Pendidikan company.
Islam modules.
How do I know what is the most suitable Diploma
programme for me based on my results?
FINANCIAL MATTERS
While we may not be able to make the decision for
you, you may refer to the list of programmes and its How much are the tuition fees?
programme structure from our website to assist you
For Brunei Citizen and Permanent Resident (full-time
in making a more informed decision.
and part-time) it is at B$3,600 per year for non-
You may also meet our lecturers and obtain more laboratory based programme and B$4,100 per year
insight to help you with any queries during the for laboratory based programme.
upcoming Virtual Higher Education Expo on 15th and
For international students (full-time and part-time) it
21st February 2021.
is at B$5000 per year for non-laboratory based
programme and B$6000 per year for laboratory
based programme.
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Please refer to the fee schedule accessible via this
link http://bit.ly/PBadmission
Is there any allowance given for PB students?
All students who meet the requirements to apply for
Brunei Government Scholarship will be eligible to
receive monthly allowance and their tuition fee are
waived.
To check your eligibility for Brunei Government
Scholarship please visit this link:
http://www.moe.gov.bn/SitePages/Scholarship
%20Section.aspx
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